Born and raised in Saskatoon,
Leia feels most at home on the prairies. A love of learning and travel
has sparked many adventures and opportunities, but family and
friends keep calling her back home. Leia is a graduate of the University
of Saskatchewan, where she studied French, Spanish and Linguistics,
but she currently studies the movement of the body, big sweaty smiles and
the life-changing effects of the Moksha Yoga series at her
studio Moksha Hot Yoga, which she co-owns with friend Ashleigh Ireland, right
here in Saskatoon. Leia is passionate about building community and
creating a welcoming space for her yoga students; but when she's not in
the hot room, Leia can be found jogging through the river
valley, taking in the sights and sounds of Downtown and Broadway,
or enjoying home life with her fiancé and her little black cat,
named Pootie Tat.
Twitter: @mokshayogasask Facebook: Moksha Yoga Saskatoon
Website: www.mokshayogasaskatoon.com
1. What does being healthy mean to
you?
Being healthy means waking up in
the morning and feeling really good inside my body and ready to tackle the day
with a positive attitude.
2. Do you feel that you lead a
healthy life? How? (or what would you change?)
I lead a fairly healthy
lifestyle. I do Moksha Yoga, I run, I enjoy Crossfit, and I try my best
to eat healthy meals and drink in moderation. I am a lover of wine, and I
enjoy a small glass of wine almost every night with my supper. A girl has
to have some indulgences in life, but if I had to change something, I would try
to not eat supper so late some nights!
3. What is a healthy meal that you
often eat?
My current favorite quick-fix is
a tomato and avocado sandwich on 12 grain bread. Sometimes I add spinach
if I'm feeling fancy. The creamy texture of the avocado means no mayo or other
condiments are required. A little salt and pepper, and voila! - quick
lunch!
4. How do you stay healthy when life
gets hectic?
I tend to gravitate towards a
diet of granola bars, fruit and whatever else I can get my hands on
quickly when I am busy. This is not the most balanced diet!
I've been making an effort lately to prepare my meals the night before
and pack a lunch and/or supper when I am not at home so I will
have better choices on hand. It takes some pre-planning, but leftovers from supper or a quick salad with protein are my most common meals.
5. What is one of your challenges or
struggles when it comes to leading a healthy life?
It's definitely having food with
me when I am busy. I often leave the house early in the morning and don't
come home till after midnight. Those pre-packed lunches and dinners are
my saving grace. And If I don't have them, that's when I struggle.
6. Are you currently working towards
a goal or starting/stopping a habit? What?
I am trying to get more fibre into
my diet and also increase my vegetables. I think the increase in vegetables
will help with the fibre :)
7. What motivates you to be healthy?
The way I feel in the morning
motivates me to be healthy. I dislike waking up feeling groggy, or with a
tummy ache and I know from experience that eating healthy keeps me from feeling
that way.
8. What is a treat or indulgence
that you enjoy?
Red wine, cheese, coffee
hahah!!
9. Any inspiring words or comments
that you'd like to share with our readers?
Life is your life, your one and
only life. chose wisely, but don't let fear of the unknown hold you back. It's the things that you were too scared to try that you will
likely regret more than the mistakes that you've made along the way.....
Thanks Leia!
